Business Planning Assistant Manager

4 weeks ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Aesop Full time
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Business Planning

Aesop is a global retail organisation that offers professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Business Planning is primarily responsible for reviewing and analysing financial reports and compliance requirements for Aesop HKMO's businesses, in order to support business decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and monitor the budgeting and forecasting process with relevant stakeholders, providing clear analysis and identifying potential risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare monthly business reviews, highlighting risks and opportunities for the markets in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist the Commercial Director in preparing business review decks to be presented to regional teams.
  • Provide commentaries and explanations on actual versus budget/latest forecast performance to regional finance teams.
  • Partner with the Commercial Director to drive accurate and insightful sales performance analysis in various channels/doors.
  • Provide strategic analysis and financial appraisal when evaluating CAPEX investments to the Commercial Director/Property team.
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure retail headcount planning is in line with business needs while balancing for efficient use of resources.
  • Liaise with Demand Planning to ensure the S&OP process is in place, validating financial forecast and demand plan.
  • Partner with the Marketing and Retail Capability teams to evaluate efficient and effective use of investments to align towards business goals and strategies.
  • Review contracts and leases, providing financial evaluation to ensure clauses are not detrimental to the company.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in one or more of the following degrees: Business, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar.
  • Professional qualifications: Globally recognised professional accounting qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc.
  • Solid experience in financial/business planning and analysis.
  • Able to demonstrate and possess good business acumen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, commitment to excellence, strong learning agility, and results-oriented.
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, etc.), experience with NetSuite ERP system an advantage.
What's On Offer:
  • Flexible, hybrid working pattern.
  • Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation.
  • Paid volunteering allowance for all employees.
  • Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance.
  • Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training, and study support opportunities.
  • Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app, and summer hours options.


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